Open AccessImmunoglobulin G4‐related disease with recurrent obstructive jaundice
Author(s) -
Chiu YuHsiang,
Chan DeChuan,
Shih YuLueng
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advances in digestive medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2351-9800
DOI - 10.1016/j.aidm.2014.07.006
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive jaundice , pancreaticoduodenectomy , malignancy , jaundice , gastroenterology , antibody , pancreas , general surgery , surgery , immunology
Summary A 51‐year‐old man was referred to our clinic for recurrent obstructive jaundice and underwent pylorus‐preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy for a suspected malignancy. The pathology showed immunoglobulin G4 positive plasma cell infiltrated at the pancreas and the gallbladder. We discuss the cost‐effectiveness of serum immunoglobulin G4 level prior to arranging for a pancreaticoduodenectomy, which would reduce the possibility of surgical complications as well as costs.